Young Friends, when gathered together, often form the most incredible communities in short periods of time. Communities of young Friends have the power to change lives for the better. Clair Reddy, Whispers of Faith.

Children and young people are valued and important members of the Central England Quaker community.

Youth Group

A youth group for 10-18 year olds runs regularly, usually on the first Saturday of the month from 6-8pm. It moves around local Meeting Houses. Sometimes special events are organised such as outdoor pursuits days, canal boat trips, picnics, bonfires and sleepovers. For more information please contact admin@ceaqm.org.uk

Events

Regular events are held for children and young people including children’s programmes at Saturday Area Meetings and day trips. Please contact admin@ceaqm.org.uk for more details.

• Area Meeting January 2025 25/01/2025 at Bull Street Quaker Meeting House, Birmingham.  Our Area Meeting, with an Activities Fayre over lunch 12pm-2pm, and then Business Meeting 2pm-5pm, with a parallel Children's Party. In the morning employment committee are running a workshop on line management, which will finish in time for the Activities Fayre. Activities Fayre The Activities Fayre will include information and…

• Families Weekend 14/02/2025 - 16/02/2025 at The Greenhouse at Barnes Close, near Bromsgrove.  Families in the West Midlands are invited to this weekend organised by Central England Quakers and Worcestershire and Shropshire Area Meeting. Featuring: Food, Friendship, Countryside, Firepit, Alpacas! Register your interest by 21st December by emailing admin@ceaqm.org.uk Let us know numbers, ages of children/young people and any special requirements. Children and…

Children’s Meetings

Children are welcome at any of our Quaker meetings, and the following have regular children’s meetings alongside the main meeting for worship:

Most of our other Quaker meetings will be able to arrange a children’s meeting if you contact them in advance: please choose a meeting for more details.